Azar said the president is in a “different situation” due to “protocols around the first family.” Source
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Press secretary: “White House operations” decided it was safe for Trump to go to New Jersey fundraiser
White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany took questions outside on Friday amid the news the president and first lady had COVID-19. She told CBS News’ Paula Reid that “White House operations made the assessment” the president could travel to New Jersey for a fundraiser on Thursday after top aide Hope Hicks tested positive for COVID-19. Source
Titans Add Two Players to Reserve/COVID-19 List on Friday
The new reserve list category was created for a player who either tests positive for COVID-19 or who has been quarantined after having been in close contact with an infected person or persons. Source
House leaves for October recess without deal on COVID-19 bill
The House passed a $2.2 trillion coronavirus aid bill on Thursday but it is unlikely to pass in the Senate. Source
Supreme Court to hear Arizona “ballot harvesting” case
The high court will hear arguments over banning third parties from turning in ballots. Source
Watch live: Biden speaks in Michigan after testing negative for COVID-19
Biden tested negative for COVID-19 on Friday after President Trump announced that he had tested positive. Source
Lawmakers react to President Trump having coronavirus
Reactions from lawmakers are pouring in after the news that President Trump has been confirmed to have coronavirus. CBS News’ Christina Ruffini reports on what officials are saying, and CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes and CBSN political contributor Molly Hooper joined CBSN with more. Source
Breonna Taylor grand jury recordings made public
Around 20 hours of grand jury recordings have been made public in the investigation of Breonna Taylor’s death. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe joins CBSN for a closer look at what this decision could mean for the case moving forward. Source
CDC guidelines put President Trump in higher risk category for coronavirus
According to CDC guidelines, President Trump is in a higher risk category for severe illness from coronavirus because of his age and obesity. Dr. Leo Nissola, a clinical scientist at the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy, joined CBSN with details. Source
Airbnb will restrict one-day rentals over the Halloween weekend
Hoping to prevent rowdy Halloween parties, Airbnb won’t allow anyone to book a one-day rental on October 30 – 31. Source